Do you have great dreams of painting your master bedroom, but the colors in those dreams are not clearly defined? If so, you are not alone! Many people want a new color in their bedrooms, but they get stuck in a vortex of color ideas they can’t narrow down. Just search online for “What color should I paint my bedroom,” and you will see this is a very common question. In fact, maybe that is how you arrived at this page!
First, it might be helpful to your decision process if you let go of the pressure. Choosing your bedroom color is not like choosing your college major or your spouse. Sometimes we feel so much pressure to “get it right” that we can’t make any decision at all!
Why Choosing a Color for a Bedroom Is Not That Big a Deal
One of the things that can cause us to over-deliberate the paint color choice is trying to match it to the paint in other areas of the house. Because you can’t really see into the master bedroom from other parts of the house, nor do you see other rooms of the house when you are in your master bedroom, the colors do not need to coordinate closely. Of course, you do not want a jarring contrast that gives you a jolt each time you move from one space to the other, but unless you choose extreme colors, that is not likely.
A second way to put your mind at ease is to remember whom you are trying to please with your bedroom color. In the case of a common area like the living room or the entryway, you must consider all family members and guests as you choose colors. When you choose colors for your master bedroom, however, you only need to please the ones who live there. Pick what pleases you!
Finally, a bedroom is not too hard to paint, compared to a kitchen, an entryway, or a whole house exterior. If the color you choose does not provide you the long-term satisfaction you hoped for, you can repaint it again later without too much effort or expense.
Before You Choose a Paint Color, Choose a Mood
The best starting point when you consider paint colors for your bedroom is with the mood or feel you wish to create. The choice of a specific color should come after you have decided whether you need energy or calm, whether you want eclectic or sedate.
- Do you need a tranquil refuge? Then look for sedate colors such as calming blues, calming greens, or gentle yellows. Neutrals and earth tones also work well for this, including brown, beige, greige, gray, and cream.
- Are you looking for a boost of energy? Warm colors such as butter yellow or peach can work wonders, as well as an energetic blue, a lime-leaning green, or even a moderate magenta.
- Is whimsy your wish? Lavender is lovely, mint is marvelous, peach is perfect, and sunflower is stupendous!
- Go bold or go home! If you want an offbeat vibe, bold choices like bright orange, deep purple, crimson, or even black can make an amazing statement, creating a space that matches your personality. Are you nervous that this might overwhelm the room? You can go with a more sedate color on most of your walls, and put that vibrant accent on just one bedroom wall.
Cherry Hill Painting, New Jersey
If you are planning to paint your master bedroom in the New Jersey or Philadelphia area, Cherry Hill Painting is ready to serve! As part of our consultation process, we can help you narrow down the color options that would work well in your bedroom. An experienced house painter has expertise on how various colors will work in your particular space, based on the size of the room, the natural lighting, and so on.
In addition to interior painting, Cherry Hill also offers exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper removal, and even home remodeling! Contact us today to arrange your free house painting estimate!